VP Of Finance (Edgewood, MD)

Job Description

To lead the finance and IT functions across the region, ensuring reporting & compliance are executed at a consistent and accurate level.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Control

• Divisional & Group consolidation/reporting

• Policies & procedures

• Budgeting & forecasting consolidation

• Financial Shared Services (e.g. AP)

• Finance Transformation

• Internal and External Audit

• Risk compliance

• Regional IT Support

• leads the regional IT organization in the development of strategies, scoping of investments, implementation of strategic projects and execution of local support to fulfill the needs of the region

• Assist in development of business cases to prioritize, sequence and gain approval of IT initiatives

• Other ad hoc duties as required

Background

This position requires access to ITAR, EAR, and Department of State or Department of Commerce controlled information and routine access to a cleared facility. Applicant must be a U.S.

Person (citizen, green card holder or other permanent resident or protected resident). This position requires Sensitive Security Information (SSI) access and vetting via the TSA. Applicant must successfully pass a federal background investigation.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

Preferred Education, Qualification and Experience: University Finance Degree with an advanced degree or accreditation a strong plus (MBA, CPA, CMA)Minimum of 10-15 years of Finance experience in a global business, with a strong focus on a combination of experience within a Shared Services model, Business Partner or other senior operations finance role.Senior Finance individual and team contributor to policies / processes governance, large projects and organization setup and/or change management related experience required.

Minimum of five years' experience effectively leading a team Skills: Candidates must have a proven track record of success in progressively more senior finance roles preferably including commercial and operations leadership. Previous experience of working with a high-performing team in a multi-site, multi-cultural international business is essential.

The following experience, skills and personal attributes are key:Finance enterprise system eg: SAP, Oracle, QAD or similar experience,Project Management experience and Global transfer pricing and service charges experience an advantage.

Excellent communication skills - fluent English required/Spanish or other languages preferred. Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate and present to executive level management. Excellent leadership, change management, coaching, interpersonal and communication skills

Results Orientation:Typically, is energized by a challenge, sets new and stretching goals for self and team, and achieves beyond what is expected. Exploits opportunities to exceed goals and works towards them, even under adverse circumstances.

A strong commercial focus & business understanding Stakeholder impact: Understands the customer perspective and uses knowledge to anticipate the customer's requirements.Recognizes how the customer perceives their own business relative to competition or market.Understands the customer's organization, culture, and how things get done. Develops measurable customer-specific key performance indicators.

Anticipates evolving customer needs and how the organization can address them with current or new services Solution minded: Brings a broad range of inputs together, both internal and external, to provoke and promote practical and effective solutions to business problems. Actively uses their external network as well as gaining a detailed understanding of the nuances of the business and their effect on results.

Collaboration and Influencing:The successful candidate will motivate others to work with self and is able to use the informal structure, dynamics and culture of an organization to get things done. Actively seeks input in decision-making, showing others how their objectives align with their own.

Shows a clear understanding of the implications their decisions have both in the short and long term Driving Change: The candidate will be a strong advocate for change and is able to communicate a clear, compelling new direction, whether or not they originated it. Sets clear targets in line with a larger change effort to focus people on accomplishing the change. Engages others internally and externally by using data / analytics to proactively monitor and review plans to hit or exceed targets and drive continuous improvement

Governance Mindset:Starts with and holds firm to the standard. Seeks to understand others' agendas and make practical decisions, but comfortable to hold tension and challenge divergence.

Comfortable to measure compliance and deal with non-compliance through data. Comfortable to escalate if required.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50 countries.

Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today's world.

Additional Information

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email US HR Team hr-1@smiths-detection.com.

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